Easy Ways You Can Improve Air Quality
What’s the most important thing you can do on Air Quality Action Days this summer? Yes, definitely check the AQ forecast found at www.airqualitypartnership.org every day! But after that? The most important action you can take is to drive your car as little as possible. See, exhaust from motor vehicles ends up “baking” in the […]
Guide to Fun Maple Sugaring Demonstrations
This time of the year, whether we have snow on the ground or experiencing more balmy temperatures, behind the scenes, maple trees are doing their magic. It’s maple sugaring season in our area and it is a fascinating process that you and your family can see firsthand at many of the area’s environmental centers. A few years […]
Add Creative Magic to Your Holiday Gatherings with a Family Talent Showcase!
The holiday season is the perfect time to add extra sparkle to your family gatherings by hosting a special in-home performance (or art show, poetry reading, etc.) starring your kids! Whether it’s playing an instrument, performing a magic trick, or showing off original art in a mini-gallery, these personal showcases create unforgettable memories for your […]
The True Meaning of Poor Test Scores
Every school year around this time, we receive calls for help from parents with a very familiar story. It goes something like this: I’m hoping your program can help my child to do better on tests. She does fine on homework and understands the concepts, but she just doesn’t test well. While this can sometimes refer to […]
“Halloweenify” Your Everyday… the Meridee Winters Way!
October is one of our favorite times of year – the air turns crisp, the leaves change color and kids are eagerly counting down until the 31st. At the Meridee Winters School of Music, this means a few things – that our annual costumed Halloween Show is returning (we hope you can join us on […]
Back to School Organization with Lessen the Loads: The Game-Changer You Didn’t Know You Needed
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season kicks into high gear, parents are gearing up for the hustle and bustle of a new academic year. Amidst the flurry of school supplies, new clothes, and extracurricular schedules, one often-overlooked aspect of a smooth transition is organization—particularly when it comes to LAUNDRY. While it may seem […]
Olympic Sport Spotlight: Basketball Q & A with We Not Me Sports
The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off this month in Paris and we’re excited to introduce our new blog series featuring local experts offering insight and helpful advice for parents on popular Olympic sports. We recently asked Matt Hartman, owner of We Not Me Sports for his thoughts on basketball, the Olympics, and advice for parents […]
Olympic Sport Spotlight: Tennis Q & A with Frog Hollow Racquet Club
The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off this month in Paris and we’re excited to introduce our new blog series featuring local experts offering insight and helpful advice for parents about popular Olympic sports. We recently asked Jared Morgan, Junior Program Director from Frog Hollow Racquet Club to share some of his thoughts on the upcoming Paris […]
Beat the Summer Slide!
While it may conjure images of water parks and fun in the sun, the Summer Slide refers to the well-documented phenomenon of summer learning loss: over the summer vacation, students “forget” a significant amount of material they learned in the previous year. Some key findings of various studies in the last decade: Standardized tests show […]